Welcome

In his vision for
the University of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson stated in 1800,

“We wish to
establish in the upper [of Virginia] and more centrally for the state a
University on a plan so broad and liberal and modern as to be worth
patronizing with the public support, and be a temptation to the youth
of other States to come and drink of the cup of knowledge and
fraternize with us.”

From Mr. Jefferson’s recruitment of Dr. Robley Dunglison, the first
physician at the University of Virginia, the University of Virginia
Health System has grown into Mr. Jefferson’s vision. Included in
this Health System is a comprehensive training program for fellows in
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine that encompasses the knowledge and
procedural skills to attain proficiency in clinical, research, and
interpersonal aspects of these disciplines. We extend to you Mr.
Jefferson’s invitation to join us in the pursuit of knowledge.